Took presidential office in 1913 and focused on achieving progressive reforms in the domestic arena. He believed that American economic expansion, accompanied by democratic principles and Christianity, was a civilizing force in the world.

General who led an army chasing VIlla, making him a symbol of national resistance in Mexico. He urged the U.S. government to occupy the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua and later called for the occupation of the whole country.

The policy and practice of exploiting nations and peoples for the benefit of an imperial power either directly through military occupation and colonial rule or indirectly through economic domination of resources and markets.